From Myanmar to the Maldives, 3 new wellness-focused hotels and resorts to restore your body and soul after the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic
A stressful first quarter of 2020 has once again put the spotlight on our collective physical and mental wellness. And while people, through necessity, are taking a careful approach to travel, here are some wellness-focused properties we can keep in mind once cross-border leisure mobility can be safely practised.
From boutique hotels to global hospitality brands, the following destinations may hold the key to your next travel hotspot to unwind and re-energise.
Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min
Myanmar
Luxury boutique resort Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is introducing the first luxury wellness programme in Myanmar to focus exclusively on holistic therapies, traditional treatments, nutrition, fitness coaching and educational wellness initiatives.
Overlooking an enchanting patchwork of shimmering water, rolling hills and rice fields, the hotel aims to redefine the wellness retreat concept on the spectacular shores of one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic destinations.
Far from big cities, its remoteness is a clear plus for those who want to stay away from big crowds. The hotel is located 47km from Heho Airport, and 600km from Yangon, which is a 1-hour flight away. From the airport, guests can arrive at the resort via the resort’s land or lake transfer service.
Janu
Worldwide
Luxury hotel brand Aman has recently unveiled its new sister brand, Janu, meaning soul in Sanskrit. With the launch of their new concept that is the “connectedness” to Aman’s “sanctuary”.
Social wellness is at the core of the Janu experience with a focus on mind, body and soul. Offering the joy and inspiration of energetic group classes which celebrate life is key. The ethos is centred on not only strengthening the body but also calming the spirit. Expansive wellness facilities will offer cutting-edge experiences and treatments and access to the latest equipment as well as extensive hydro and thermal facilities with a focus on finding equilibrium.
Janu is set to open three new hotels and are already under construction: Montenegro (2022), Al Ula in Saudi Arabia (2022) and Tokyo (2022), as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels. Janu Montenegro will be the first hotel to incorporate the brands serviced residence concept, enabling guests to fully embrace the Janu lifestyle.
Kagi Maldives Spa Island
Maldives
The five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island will launch in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll in September 2020. The 50-villa property will provide couples, friends and solo travellers with a 360-degree wellness experience, just a 15-minute seaplane or 60-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport.
Designed by renowned architect Yuji Yamazaki, a 1,500-square-metre spa and wellness hub sits at the heart of the island. Kagi will also house a state-of-the-art gym, two restaurants, three bars, a dive centre and a house reef. Its purpose-built wellness centre, Baani Spa, offers a wide range of personalised, outcome-focused experiences including reiki, crystal and sound-healing, holistic health coaching and transformative wellness sabbatical retreats. Several therapies, including sound healing and yoga are offered complimentary to guests as part of group classes.
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From boutique hotels to global hospitality brands, the following destinations may help you unwind and re-energise once normal travel activities are resumed